TABLE 2.
Validation of the PCR assay with DNA from clinical isolates of streptococci
| Species | No. of strains testeda | No. of PCR- positive strains |
|---|---|---|
| S. agalactiae | 21 | 21 |
| S. anginosus | 3 | 3 |
| S. bovis | 3 | 2 |
| Group C streptococci | 3 | 3 |
| Group G streptococci | 9 | 9 |
| S. mitis | 13 | 13 |
| S. mutans | 7 | 7 |
| S. pneumoniae | 24 | 24 |
| S. pyogenes | 21 | 21 |
| S. salivarius | 21 | 21 |
| S. sanguinis | 13 | 13 |
| Streptococcus spp. | 4 | 4 |
| S. viridans group streptococci | 11 | 11 |
| Total | 153 | 152 |
a
All strains were obtained from the microbiology laboratory of the CHUQ, Pavillon CHUL.